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Lombok – The Unspoiled Bali
September 30, 2009 – 8:40 pm | Comments

Have you ever been to Lombok? For those who have been to Lombok, they would definitely agree that Lombok is a paradise. It offers the beauty of Bali without the crowd. That’s why many tourists …

Let’s celebrate Batik Day
September 29, 2009 – 5:43 pm | Comments

This Friday, October 2nd, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked for all Indonesians and Indonesians enthusiast to wear batik in the celebration of Batik Day.
“Batik is regarded as a cultural icon with its own uniqueness. …

Ramadan Kareem!
September 23, 2009 – 6:08 am | Comments

On the behalf of Turisku.com, a division of Jalan Jalan Group, I want to say Ramadan Kareem! At the beginning of this week, 1.66 billion Muslims in the world celebrate Eid ul-fitr that marks the …

Minangkabau Traditional Dance – Tari Piring
September 21, 2009 – 12:24 am | Comments

Originated in a town called Solok in the province of West Sumatra, Tari Piring is one of the most enchanting traditional dances of Indonesia. Piriang, as it is called in its original Minangkabau language, symbolizes …

Indonesia Represents! at Vancouver Film Festival
September 17, 2009 – 8:00 am | Comments

An awesome opportunity for those of you who want to see the beauty of Indonesia is coming to Vancouver, BC.
Starting in early October 2009, Vancouver Film Festival is going to be featuring 2 Indonesian movies:

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Bangka – The Island of Thousand Beaches
September 14, 2009 – 5:39 am | Comments

My trip to Bangka, an island east of Sumatra, has been one of the most surprising of all my various trips. It surpassed my already-high expectation of the island. The highlight of the trip was …